Portland, Maine-based Bristol Seafood has become a certified B Corp., meeting the standards of social and environmental impact. B Corp Certification means that a company is verified as meeting B Lab’s high standards for social and environmental impact, that it made a legal commitment to stakeholder governance and that it demonstrates accountability and transparency by […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Protein Company Invests $20M Into Facility In Newbern, TN
Tyson Foods is investing more than $20 million into a Newbern, Tennessee, facility by expanding its production capabilities, building an employee wellness center and constructing an independent roadway for production transportation. “This project has already proven to be instrumental to facility performance, as we continue to meet increased demand for our Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Association News, National
Are You In Compliance With USDA Beef Grinding Requirements?
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Existing regulations from USDA-FSIS require that all facilities that grind beef, including retail establishments like supermarkets, maintain records regarding the source materials. Records must also indicate cleaning and sanitation practices. Although this rule has been around for more than seven years, FSIS still finds retailers […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Tyson Foods Appoints Morris As Group President Of Poultry
Wes Morris has been named president of Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods’ poultry business, effective Jan. 27. He takes the position from David Bray, who is departing as group president of poultry, a position he held since 2021. Morris has more than 35 years of experience working in poultry and consumer sales. Morris joined Tyson Foods […]
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Tyson Foods Opens Entries For K-12 Hunger Hero Contest
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is honoring K-12 foodservice operators nationwide with the return of its third-annual Tyson K-12 Hunger Hero program. Five recipients will be announced in April to win a $5,000 grant and prizes to be used for their district’s foodservice program. Winners are selected by the Tyson Foods K-12 team, recognizing individuals working in a school […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Karis Makes $150M Investment In Cattlemen’s Heritage Plant
Des Moines, Iowa-based Cattlemen’s Heritage Beef Company has announced that Karis Capital is investing $150 million in the company’s planned facility in Mills County, Iowa. The investment will allow Cattlemen’s Heritage to move forward with groundbreaking for the plant later this year. “This $150 million strategic investment by Karis represents a critical milestone in the Cattlemen’s Heritage […]
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Tyson Foods Brings Back Heart-Shaped Chicken Nuggets
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods is bringing back its “Nuggets of Love” heart-shaped chicken nuggets in celebration of Valentine’s Day. A recent survey by Caravan found that 84 percent of Americans say heart-shaped foods are a fun way to show love on Valentine’s Day and more than half have happy memories of sharing chicken nuggets with […]
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Survey Reports Record Year For Seafood, Highlighting Salmon
High inflation, continued supply chain challenges and fluctuating restaurant engagement resulted in another year of record food and beverage sales, reaching $753 billion in 2022. However, unit sales dropped for the second year in a row but remained ahead of 2019. Unlike volume, units are measured consistent across all categories. According to IRI, 210 Analytics […]